Graphics shows China's central authorities have approved a master plan for Xiongan New Area. The plan was approved by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the State Council, according to a document released on Friday, on April 20, 2018.

Thousands of workers devote themselves into the desertification control of Kubuqi Desert in April and May every year, during which they live on the desert, plant trees and set obstacles to fix the sand. By far, 25 percent of the Kubuqi Desert has gotten rid of desertification.

The accident happened at about 1:30 p.m. when two dragon boats, 18 meters long with a capacity of 30 passengers each, overturned during a practice session on Taohuajiang River in Guilin, the regional capital. About 60 people fell into the water.

The United Nations marked its ninth Chinese Language Day on Friday at its headquarters in New York. This year's celebrations included lectures on Chinese culture, film screenings, panel discussions on education and art exhibitions.